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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.94, 795.24 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.94, 795.24 and 367.32 is: 551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.94 : 795.24 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.94/795.24 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.94x = 795.24 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.94x = 292,107.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,107.56/529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.21

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